I would like to thank The Enterprise for publishing articles regarding the impact of “air condo” developments on surrounding homeowners. Not only has traffic become a hassle, noise and dust have inundated us for two years, with work crews from early morning until evening, even weekends and holidays, preventing enjoyment of our home.
As for the flooding of our property in 2006 and again in December 2007, to include our home, Mike McCrary, a Snohomish County official, contributes it to record rains and an incomplete system in the development. Neither factor justifies what happened. With escalating rains in recent years, there are no future guarantees. In 1997, record snowfall followed by significant rains between Christmas and New Year’s, did not cause flooding of our property as it did following the development of Shelby Court and the increased elevation of that property.
The Growth Management Act requires that developments maintain integrity of the neighborhood and provide a green area. Shelby Court does not comply. Surrounding properties have large lots with mine having almost half an acre.
Dissenting citizens are given an opportunity to speak out during the development process. Admittedly, I did not participate regarding Shelby Court, perceiving it as a done deal. Per the statement by County Councilman Somers in the Dec. 21 Enterprise, the council was not considering surrounding neighborhoods: “We weren’t doing that, we were just rubber-stamping them.” It appears that many citizens wasted their time. Apparently there are no consequences for a council that ignores county rules. Residents should wonder what other rules are being ignored and the impact of this. It is time for the council to take responsibility for its decisions and not just an attitude of oh well, too bad. Our government already does enough of that.
Julie Kroft
Lynnwood
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